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In one brief moment, collision alters myriad lives |
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July 20, 2022
Dustin Cody Drapeau, 28, the son of Cody Drapeau and step mother Shannon, Libby, and Christine Miller and step-father Douglas, Coeur d'Alene, grew up in Bonners Ferry, graduating from Bonners Ferry High School in 2012 before moving to Coeur d'Alene. He worked his way up in the culinary arts, and worked as a chef at Old European Restaurant in Post Falls. He and Jennifer Doering had been together for a long time, had a son, Cameron, who is 14 months old, and they were engaged to be married. They each brought a child to the family. Her parents, Roger and Laurie Doering, had planned to hold a celebration at their Northwoods Tavern in Naples. Instead, the Northwoods will be the site of the memorial service and potluck for the man they already considered their son-in-law at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23. A fund to help Jennifer and their children has been established at Idaho Central Credit Union, and all donations great and small are appreciated. Donations can be made at any ICCU branch, mailed to 1410 N Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, or by telephone, (208) 667-7722. Contributions can also be made through Venmo to @Jennifer-Doering-15.
Transported by ambulance to Boundary Community Hospital, she was later flown to Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of extensive injuries; four broken ribs, a punctured lung, multiple pelvic fractures and severe damage to her feet. She is facing an extended hospital stay with multiple surgeries, and doctors say it will be months before she will be able to walk. "We are praying for healing and trusting God to come through in mighty ways on her behalf," her family said. An account has been set up to help Vonda and her family on GoFundMe. "If God is touching your heart to help this young family, please consider financially donating towards the astronomical medical bills that they are facing," organizers wrote. This article has been corrected and updated with new information. |
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